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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,741.69, 343,220.49 and 146,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,741.69, 343,220.49 and 146,759.45 is: 202,502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,741.69 : 343,220.49 = 146,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,741.69/343,220.49 = 146,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,741.69x = 343,220.49 × 146,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,741.69x = 50,370,848,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,370,848,625.03/248,741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,502.64

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